Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Autism Program

For children and adolescents with autism and their families.

About The Child Center

An autism diagnosis. It may not be what you had envisioned for your child and your family may not know where to turn for guidance, but support is available. Every parent wants to see their child express themselves, successfully engage with others and reach their full potential. The Child Center’s ABA program can help.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science that uses the principles of learning to help change and teach new behavior. It is the only scientifically validated treatment for autism endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)..

The Child Center offers two types of ABA treatment models: comprehensive treatment and focused treatment. Comprehensive treatment occurs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and focused treatment occurs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. ABA therapy can be provided at The Child Center’s Eugene campus or at your child’s school. Additionally, parent/caregiver training is provided on a monthly basis. ABA program placements are made by Board Certified Behaviors Analysts or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and are based on clinical assessment.

ABA at The Child Center

Always starts with a conversation: what are your concerns, goals and questions?

Is always based on objective clinical assessment and is individualized to your unique child’s needs.

Incorporates what your child finds fun and motivating!

Works with you, step by step, to decrease behaviors that may be barriers to your child’s learning.

Always replaces problem behaviors with skills so that your child can get their needs met and express themselves, not just “behave well.”

Teaches new skills in small, more manageable parts rather than all at once.

Makes sure the entire family is empowered through ongoing parent training and practice in the natural family environment.

Uses state-of-the-art data technology to collect data and measure progress that parents can view at any time.

Criteria for Services

All clients must have a diagnosis of autism or stereotypy with self-abusive behavior due to neurological dysfunction from a developmental pediatrician or psychologist experienced in the diagnosis of autism;

Documentation of and results from a standardized assessment;

A prescription for ABA services which includes the diagnosis without specifying hours or intensity;

Less intensive therapy has been shown to be ineffective by historical record or current clinical assessment;

Notes from well-child visits or other medical professionals as applicable.

Each family within the ABA program is part of the Circle of Care also includes highly trained Registered Behavior technicians (RBTs) who provide 1:1 therapy. These highly skilled clinicians develop and oversee individualized treatment for each family. The Circle of Care also includes highly trained Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who provide 1:1 implement treatment plans and provide 1:1 therapy with your child. This Circle of Care may also extend to your child’s schoolteachers, day care providers, medical providers, speech therapists and occupational therapists.

ABA is endorsed as an effective scientific treatment for autism by

American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Autism Society of America

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development

National Institute of Mental Health

U.S. Surgeon General

American Academy of Neurology

American Academy of Family Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Occupational Therapy Association

American Psychological Association

ABA Program Cost

Many insurance providers will cover the cost of some or all of your child’s ABA treatment. Please call our intake department to verify your insurance coverage.